Daddy’s Throwback & Winner Announced!

Last time I made a lemon meringue pie, I may as well have been wearing blogging diapers. It was a time of average photography, linking without a recipe and even then, not much change to said recipe.

I am so glad things are different now, without a doubt! 😀

As you can see 😉

I often don’t do throwbacks. It is not my thing, I prefer to keep you guys updated with new recipes I have discovered because I feel like each time, if I can find the words, I can share a story!

But today is an exception. You know why? Because this dessert is my daddy’s number #1 favourite piece of pie-licious indulgence. And it is tradition (except for last year when year 12 was in the way!), that I make this pie every year on his birthday.

He can eat the whole pie if he likes, after all, it’s his birthday.

Being such a special dessert to him, and therefore me. it goes without saying this recipe deserved a revamp, throwback and everything that I usually do not do 😀

Now, I would like to make one thing clear. I am very much a ‘daddy’s little girl’. To all those who think this is a stereotype from movies, where little girls are given everything they desire from their daddy, and it doesn’t really happen, STOP.

It does. I am living proof 🙂 – And I may be writing Daddy here, but in truth, I do call him Daddy… people are always so surprised though I don’t know why…

Words are for using no?

But because he is so generous, most importantly in how much love he shows everyone (Audience sign: Ngawwww), it puts me in a dilemma every year.

How are you supposed to compete with someone like that and show them you love them too? Especially on such a special day? Surely I am not the only one that has this issue? Do you all too?

All I can do is imagine what I would give to my Daddy if I was a superwoman style person.

I would go back in time and find him a ship that looks exactly like the Unicorn from TinTin and he could sail the world in it (maybe even find Red Rackham’s treasure!)

I would get him a seat on Apple, where he would give his ideas and be the first person consulted when new designs came out

I would resurrect the library of Alexandria, and place a large armchair with reading light smack bang in the middle, so daddy could just… read

I would investigate the ends of the world so daddy could have the ultimate photography opportunities

Ok I think I should stop now… I am heading to dangerous Doctor Who style territory and if you don’t stop me, I start recounting episodes 😛
Anyways though, for now, this lemon meringue pie is all I can give to you right now Daddy!

A yearly tradition, which, while may not be utterly magnificent on a global scale, is still kind of cool because it is our thing 😀

Happy Birthday Daddy! ❤ (that is a love heart, in case it does not show up!)

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Just before I let you all get to the recipe waiting below, I have a couple of things to announce (*ahem, look at the title… 😉 )

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Comment #15: Wenxi

Congratulations guys!!!

I still have not received the tickets, but once I do, I will be sending them to you guys asap!

Within this week, you must reply to the email I will be sending to you with your address, otherwise, unfortunately or fortunately (depending on perspective), I will give the tickets away to another winner!

I guess I shall be seeing you there if you come on the 22nd of March 😀

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Also, just a quick thanks to Ziplist for including me into their partnership program! Easy saving, recipe finding and printing for you, amazing plugin for me 😀

Happy (belated) birthday to your dad!! What a treat for him to get this gorgeous pie!! The browning on top looks perfect! I love going through my old blog posts from time to time and reading how my voice/photos have evolved!! Some of my pictures make me shudder hahaha.

How nice that you make a special pie for your Daddy’s birthday, and a belated very happy bd for your dad from Canada! I love how tall the meringue is and the lovely tips that are just slightly browned look very appetizing.

LOL, I just went back to read my first post ever! No kidding about the average photography, etc! I have a lemon meringue pie that needs a do-over, too! But I don’t think it can be any better than yours!!!

This is a beautiful pie, and I can’t wait to bake this one for myself–and my own dad. My dad is in his 80s and has quite a sweet tooth, and I love to bake for him. You’ve inspired me with this one, CCU. I love your relationship with your daddy, and that you call him daddy, is so sweet. You just go on being daddy’s little girl. 🙂

Ok, so we must have some kind of mental connex because I have had key lime pie on my mind for weeks. I want to make it for my hubby, but am struggling to find a healthiER recipe (he’s training for a bike race and trying to watch his weight). So, I decided to ditch the whole gig and go for your recipe – it looks mahvelous, dahlink. Plus I’m dying to try out my new kitchen torch! xoxo

I know just what you mean about trying to gift something special to your dad in a way to also show your appreciation for all that he does for you. I always felt that way as well when my dad was with us. Now I feel that way with my husband. I try to find something and/or make something special to let him know how much I appreciate all that he does for me and our family.

I bet your dad loved this gift and especially the fact that you made it with love!